Big Sky Predictions 11-18

[JALMOND]

We have now reached the last games of the season in the conference and I have given myself a chance to avoid 20 misses in a season. I am currently at 62-17 and in all the years of predicting the games in the conference, the most wrong guesses I've had was 19 misses. I need to go at least 4-2 this weekend. That said here are my picks for this weekend's Big Sky games. I've listed the games in order of what I think are important, from the least important to the most important. Good luck to everyone this week.

WSU at CP---The Wildcats are trying to build on their winning streak since resuming play after their bye week and they head on the road to face the Mustangs, who played one of the heavies pretty tough last weekend but still seem to be struggling down the stretch. The Wildcats should end the season with a win to build on...WSU 38, CP 17.

PSU at UNC---It is mildly interesting to get to the last game of the season and have a team like the Bears that hasn't won a game yet. Playing at home this weekend against the Vikings, who looked like they already have checked out for the season. The Bears have looked tough, so the Vikings better come to play...PSU 24, UNC 20.

NAU at EWU---The Lumberjacks got a fairly unimpressive win last week over the winless basement dwellers, but a win is a win. They have momentum heading out on the road to face the Eagles, who got thumped by one of the better teams in the conference. Like last week, a dome team playing outdoors in November...EWU 48, NAU 28.

Now to games that count---

ISU at UI---After last week's perplexing loss on the road, the Vandals may have cost them a seed. They will need an impressive win at home over their rivals to look good. The Bengals have had a good season and, while no playoffs are on the horizon, they can derail the hopes of their rival. Still, Vandals take care of business...UI 51, ISU 28.

SAC at UCD---The Hornets picked a bad time for an uninspired home win last week against one of the basement teams. Now they head out to face the Aggies, who have been on a roll that they hope will lead them to a playoff berth. The Hornets could use a win to look good for the committee. The Aggies need one for a chance...UCD 38, SAC 35.

MSU at UM---For the conference title. Two fairly even teams. The Bobcats offense has been dynamic and their defense has been solid. The Grizzlies have been improving every week on both sides as well and now are playing their best football so far. Both teams are strong. Great offenses usually mean the defenses will shine...UM 17, MSU 15.

[Mvemjsunpx]

NAU 24-38 EWU — Final game for both coaches?

Weber 34-17 Cal Poly — They got their offense going too late to contend, but the Wildcats can still clinch a winning season

Sac State 24-27 Davis — The Hornets have been pretty middling in conference play, to be honest

Idaho St. 13-38 Idaho — The not-so-biggest rivalry in the state of Idaho…

Montana St. 31-24 Montana — The Griz can't possibly get outcoached as badly as they did last year… right?

Portland St. 23-17 NololColol — The Bears have played solid defense at home, but they haven't shown any offense anywhere

[SDHornet]

WSU
PSU
EWU
UI
Sac State
MSU

[SDHornet]

Sac State 24-27 Davis — The Hornets have been pretty middling in conference play, to be honest

We've beaten the teams we should have beaten and only lost to top 10 (5?) ranked opponents.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Sac State 24-27 Davis — The Hornets have been pretty middling in conference play, to be honest

We've beaten the teams we should have beaten and only lost to top 10 (5?) ranked opponents.

Blowout loss to Montana
Double-digit loss to MSU at home
1-point home win over NAU
1-score win over NoCo
11-point win over Cal Poly, which is CP's closest loss

The Hornets are just 1-6 against the spread in Big Sky play. The only impressive performance by Sac since the Stanford win was the blowout of Idaho State.

[SDHornet]

We've beaten the teams we should have beaten and only lost to top 10 (5?) ranked opponents.

Blowout loss to Montana
Double-digit loss to MSU at home
1-point home win over NAU
1-score win over NoCo
11-point win over Cal Poly, which is CP's closest loss

The Hornets are just 1-6 against the spread in Big Sky play. The only impressive performance by Sac since the Stanford win was the blowout of Idaho State.

Oh, you're looking at the spread and not actual dubs. Got it.

We also got a blow out win over the Southland champ...but that doesn't fit the narrative, right?

[Mvemjsunpx]

Blowout loss to Montana
Double-digit loss to MSU at home
1-point home win over NAU
1-score win over NoCo
11-point win over Cal Poly, which is CP's closest loss

The Hornets are just 1-6 against the spread in Big Sky play. The only impressive performance by Sac since the Stanford win was the blowout of Idaho State.

Oh, you're looking at the spread and not actual dubs. Got it.

We also got a blow out win over the Southland champ...but that doesn't fit the narrative, right?

Uh, that was before the Stanford win.

My point isn't that Sac is a middling team overall. My point is that Sac has looked like a middling Big Sky team since conference play started.

[SeattleGriz]

NAU 24-38 EWU — Final game for both coaches?

Weber 34-17 Cal Poly — They got their offense going too late to contend, but the Wildcats can still clinch a winning season

Sac State 24-27 Davis — The Hornets have been pretty middling in conference play, to be honest

Idaho St. 13-38 Idaho — The not-so-biggest rivalry in the state of Idaho…

Montana St. 31-24 Montana — The Griz can't possibly get outcoached as badly as they did last year… right?

Portland St. 23-17 NololColol — The Bears have played solid defense at home, but they haven't shown any offense anywhere

Really wish I was better at watching football, but last year, it sure seemed the Griz were beat up before that game. A lot of ginger steps were taken.

Of course I kinda felt the same way about MSU the previous year when they lost in Missoula.

I could totally be making that crap up in my head in regards to the last two games, but I think the game today will be a blast to watch. Montanas D has gotten a break this year with the offense actually being able to drive up TOP and there looks to be good rotation to keep everyone healthy.

[Mvemjsunpx]

NAU 24-38 EWU — Final game for both coaches?

Weber 34-17 Cal Poly — They got their offense going too late to contend, but the Wildcats can still clinch a winning season

Sac State 24-27 Davis — The Hornets have been pretty middling in conference play, to be honest

Idaho St. 13-38 Idaho — The not-so-biggest rivalry in the state of Idaho…

Montana St. 31-24 Montana — The Griz can't possibly get outcoached as badly as they did last year… right?

Portland St. 23-17 NololColol — The Bears have played solid defense at home, but they haven't shown any offense anywhere

Really wish I was better at watching football, but last year, it sure seemed the Griz were beat up before that game. A lot of ginger steps were taken.

Of course I kinda felt the same way about MSU the previous year when they lost in Missoula.

I could totally be making that crap up in my head in regards to the last two games, but I think the game today will be a blast to watch. Montanas D has gotten a break this year with the offense actually being able to drive up TOP and there looks to be good rotation to keep everyone healthy.

It's now four straight times in Griz/Cat that the home team was dialed in while the road team didn't bother to show up.

[JALMOND]

We have now reached the last games of the season in the conference and I have given myself a chance to avoid 20 misses in a season. I am currently at 62-17 and in all the years of predicting the games in the conference, the most wrong guesses I've had was 19 misses. I need to go at least 4-2 this weekend. That said here are my picks for this weekend's Big Sky games. I've listed the games in order of what I think are important, from the least important to the most important. Good luck to everyone this week.

WSU at CP---The Wildcats are trying to build on their winning streak since resuming play after their bye week and they head on the road to face the Mustangs, who played one of the heavies pretty tough last weekend but still seem to be struggling down the stretch. The Wildcats should end the season with a win to build on...WSU 38, CP 17.

PSU at UNC---It is mildly interesting to get to the last game of the season and have a team like the Bears that hasn't won a game yet. Playing at home this weekend against the Vikings, who looked like they already have checked out for the season. The Bears have looked tough, so the Vikings better come to play...PSU 24, UNC 20.

NAU at EWU---The Lumberjacks got a fairly unimpressive win last week over the winless basement dwellers, but a win is a win. They have momentum heading out on the road to face the Eagles, who got thumped by one of the better teams in the conference. Like last week, a dome team playing outdoors in November...EWU 48, NAU 28.

Now to games that count---

ISU at UI---After last week's perplexing loss on the road, the Vandals may have cost them a seed. They will need an impressive win at home over their rivals to look good. The Bengals have had a good season and, while no playoffs are on the horizon, they can derail the hopes of their rival. Still, Vandals take care of business...UI 51, ISU 28.

SAC at UCD---The Hornets picked a bad time for an uninspired home win last week against one of the basement teams. Now they head out to face the Aggies, who have been on a roll that they hope will lead them to a playoff berth. The Hornets could use a win to look good for the committee. The Aggies need one for a chance...UCD 38, SAC 35.

MSU at UM---For the conference title. Two fairly even teams. The Bobcats offense has been dynamic and their defense has been solid. The Grizzlies have been improving every week on both sides as well and now are playing their best football so far. Both teams are strong. Great offenses usually mean the defenses will shine...UM 17, MSU 15.

5-1 this week, closed out the last two weeks 11-1 which means I avoided a 20-miss season. I end it at 67-18.

[dbackjon]

NO one picked NAU!

[Mvemjsunpx]

NO one picked NAU!

We all thought Eastern still had some dignity left!

[dbackjon]

NO one picked NAU!

We all thought Eastern still had some dignity left!

They play on a bloody tampon. How much dignity can they have?

[SeattleGriz]

Nice after the fact 4 min summary video on The Brawl.